Nature photography: now plant-based and solar-powered. Mark the summer solstice and capture the ephemeral charm of our native plants through the little-known process of anthotype printing. This form of alternative photography makes use of the fragility of plant pigments under strong sunlight to create colorful impressions of foliage and flowers. What better time to try […]

As the sun sets and your local wildlife settle down for the night, crepuscular and nocturnal creatures take over the scene Explore Duke Farms after dark on this night hike where you will become familiar with what crepuscular and nocturnal wildlife live in New Jersey and what they all share in common: the need for […]

Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]

Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]

Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]

Do you call them fireflies or lightning bugs? Or something else? Don’t miss this unique opportunity to encounter some of the brightest nocturnal species in New Jersey. Let your eyes adjust to darkness as you meander while discussing firefly ecology, bioluminescence, and conservation efforts. To protect wildlife and preserve the experience for others, we do […]

Moths and fireflies and bats, oh my! Celebrate National Moth Week at Duke Farms by learning about these nocturnal insects! We will take a brief walk to observe Duke Farms landscapes in the evening and do some "lighting" to observe and identify a variety of moths. Expect to also see other nocturnal creatures like bats […]